Sunday, November 5
Raleigh, N.C.
1pm
NC State
18-7,8-6ACC
3
vs
0
Syracuse
2-22,0-14ACC
1
2
3
F
Syracuse
15
20
14
0
NC State
25
25
25
3
Wolfpack Sweeps Syracuse
11/5/2023 2:57:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State Volleyball (17-7, 8-6) moved back into the win column on Sunday afternoon, defeating ACC foe Syracuse (2-22, 0-14) in straight sets in Reynolds Coliseum.
The Wolfpack saw three players hit double-digit kills, including a game-high 13 from Ava Brizard while Courtney Bryant and Amanda Rice each contributed ten. The Pack's offensive effort was aided by 18 assists from Kristen McDaniel on top of 14 more from Naomi Cabello.
After trading points early in the first set, the Wolfpack forced Syracuse into both of its timeouts during a 9-0 run that saw NC State move from down 9-8 to ahead 17-9. The spurt from the Pack included a pair of aces from McDaniel while Brizard accounted for three kills. NC State took the first set 25-15, marking the third-straight match the Pack has won the opening set dating back to NC State's win over North Carolina on Oct. 29.
The second set was evenly-played between the Pack and Syracuse, with the Wolfpack using a 5-0 run to create some separation and push its lead to 15-9. The Orange were able to bring the score within one point after a 5-2 rally trimmed the Pack's lead to 20-19, but NC State would score five of the final six points of the match to move ahead 2-0 and take a 25-20 set-two win.
The Pack controlled the third and final frame from wire-to-wire, never trailing and leading by as many as 11 in a commanding 25-14 set victory, marking the eighth time this season the Wolfpack have limited a team to less than 15 points in a set.
The Wolfpack will hit the road for a two-game road trip next weekend, as NC State will travel to Chestnut Hill, Mass. to face Boston College on Nov. 10 and visit Virginia Tech on Nov. 12. The Pack dropped a five-set match to the Eagles on Nov. 3, while NC State swept the Hokies in Reynolds Coliseum on Oct. 15.
Both matches will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra, with Friday's contest set for a 7 p.m. start and Sunday's matinee scheduled for 12 p.m. in Blacksburg, Va.
The Wolfpack saw three players hit double-digit kills, including a game-high 13 from Ava Brizard while Courtney Bryant and Amanda Rice each contributed ten. The Pack's offensive effort was aided by 18 assists from Kristen McDaniel on top of 14 more from Naomi Cabello.
After trading points early in the first set, the Wolfpack forced Syracuse into both of its timeouts during a 9-0 run that saw NC State move from down 9-8 to ahead 17-9. The spurt from the Pack included a pair of aces from McDaniel while Brizard accounted for three kills. NC State took the first set 25-15, marking the third-straight match the Pack has won the opening set dating back to NC State's win over North Carolina on Oct. 29.
The second set was evenly-played between the Pack and Syracuse, with the Wolfpack using a 5-0 run to create some separation and push its lead to 15-9. The Orange were able to bring the score within one point after a 5-2 rally trimmed the Pack's lead to 20-19, but NC State would score five of the final six points of the match to move ahead 2-0 and take a 25-20 set-two win.
The Pack controlled the third and final frame from wire-to-wire, never trailing and leading by as many as 11 in a commanding 25-14 set victory, marking the eighth time this season the Wolfpack have limited a team to less than 15 points in a set.
The Wolfpack will hit the road for a two-game road trip next weekend, as NC State will travel to Chestnut Hill, Mass. to face Boston College on Nov. 10 and visit Virginia Tech on Nov. 12. The Pack dropped a five-set match to the Eagles on Nov. 3, while NC State swept the Hokies in Reynolds Coliseum on Oct. 15.
Both matches will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra, with Friday's contest set for a 7 p.m. start and Sunday's matinee scheduled for 12 p.m. in Blacksburg, Va.
Team Stats
SU
NCSU
Kills
23
47
Errors
16
15
Attempts
92
107
Hitting %
.076
.299
Points
29.0
58.0
Assists
22
40
Aces
2
6
Blocks
4
5
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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